Does Charter Oak grant 3rd degrees?

[natshar]

If the OP wanted an English degree it seems like it would require a lot of extra effort, money and time (since the Shoomp isn't counted at TESU) and I'm not sure if it would be worth it. Backtracking and taking a bunch more English courses plus the cost of a TESU English course, when their career ambitions aren't in that field. If they are just getting an English degree because their parents want a degree (as in any degree) to be done quickly, it wouldn't make a difference especially if the plan is to earn both a computer science and English degree with the exact same graduation date. The English degree would essentially be useless from the start. Also, if you want a degree as quick as possible, focus on just computer science you could probably be done quicker than if you were working at two degrees. Additionally, I'm not sure if earning two or three Bachelors degrees in completely unrelated from the big three in such a short amount of time would be good. It seems kind of diploma mill like considering how different the three degrees are and if you did it relatively fast. If you just focused on one it would least appear you got a quality education to future employers and they might even like the fact you self studied which required self-discipline. But three unrelated Bachelors degrees earned simultaneously seems kind of suspicious especially if you did so with no actual B&M credit, but maybe that's just me.

I'm just saying this personal experience, I have posted multiple threads about the possibilities of earning multiple degrees on this forum. Some were just out of curiosity and some were because I was actually considering it. And what I've found is, more degrees don't equal more success. I think you trying to spread yourself too thin and I don't think three degrees will prepare you for success. Just get one or two and save your money for grad school. Alternative credit is cheap, but it does add up. The cost of (one of two extra degrees) could be the cost of a semester or two of grad school. Not to mention time is money and I don't see how all this extra time spent in subjects you don't care about will benefit you.

For me personally, I'm currently aiming for two degrees (a BALS and BSBA) but only because before I have 80 B&M credits and some CLEPS (all earned years before applying to TESU). Given my prior credit, I basically already have a BALS almost done and more of my prior credits count towards a BALS than a BSBA. However, I believe a BSBA provides more opportunity for the future. If it takes too much effort, time or money, I don't the think the benefit of two degrees will be worth it. If I run across too many snags towards getting two degrees, I just drop the BALS from my program because will be it essentially useless anyway. But I figured given my situation, it was worth a shot to at least attempt two degrees. I also have no plans for grad school.

I have two associates degrees and I can tell you it literally adds almost nothing to my resume and job interviews. Both my associates just general degrees. Either way, two degrees is not twice as good as one degree.

I'm just saying all this from my personal experience and research and because this is a topic of personal interest. Make whatever decision you want, feel free to ignore me. But just thought I'd put in my two cents, given my knowledge and personal experience on the topic.

[dfrecore]

Either way, two degrees is not twice as good as one degree.

Truer words were never spoken!  I 100% agree with this.

[4dog]

I've taken a few days and have decided to focus on my double major Eng/Computer Science undergrad degree. Does anyone have a degree plan for this? I am a little uncertain about the courses I'll need as my original plan was to earn an English degree first, the Computer Science second and then later, if allowed, physics/chemistry as third bachelor's degree. I have no knowledge about double majors and to be honest, I wasn't aware that Shmoop credit isn't accepted at TESU anymore. So if anybody can help me with a degree plan for my double major in Eng/CS, it will help a lot.

[Ideas]

Ideas, I see you are currently working on a BA Computer Science/English degree. Is this a dual degree? If you have a degree plan for this, I might be able to follow it and earn the same degree as this is what I want to earn, although I think it would be more impressive to have two separate degrees especially for a resume. Please provide me with your degree plan if you don't mind. I'd like to scan it to see if it will work for me since I've already completed courses such as English Lit and American Lit. I'm currently busy with Intro to Criminal Justice.

Yeah, it's one degree with a double major. I don't have a degree plan, because I already have a TESU degree, and it's straightforward. I also have prior knowledge and credits. I am doing 21 new credits in each area, plus the capstone. If you look at my profile, you can find my English and Comp Sci threads and others who are working on the same degrees have commented too.

[4dog]

Ideas, I see you are currently working on a BA Computer Science/English degree. Is this a dual degree? If you have a degree plan for this, I might be able to follow it and earn the same degree as this is what I want to earn, although I think it would be more impressive to have two separate degrees especially for a resume. Please provide me with your degree plan if you don't mind. I'd like to scan it to see if it will work for me since I've already completed courses such as English Lit and American Lit. I'm currently busy with Intro to Criminal Justice.

Yeah, it's one degree with a double major. I don't have a degree plan, because I already have a TESU degree, and it's straightforward. I also have prior knowledge and credits. I am doing 21 new credits in each area, plus the capstone. If you look at my profile, you can find my English and Comp Sci threads and others who are working on the same degrees have commented too.

Thank you, Ideas, I'll have a look.

[Life Long Learning]

I have two associates degrees and I can tell you it literally adds almost nothing to my resume and job interviews. Both my associates just general degrees. Either way, two degrees is not twice as good as one degree.

I agree.  I do not list my general studies and liberal arts AS degrees as they mean no skill.  I do list my AAS with a real major.

[sanantone]

COSC will let students pursue a third bachelor's degree. You have to email the Director of Admissions with your rationale and get approval.

[Life Long Learning]

COSC will let students pursue a third bachelor's degree. You have to email the Director of Admissions with your rationale and get approval.

Did they finally get back to you?  This sounds neat.  So COSC and Excelsior College seem to have the same policy for a 3rd BS degree.   TESU is still a no-go.

[sanantone]

COSC will let students pursue a third bachelor's degree. You have to email the Director of Admissions with your rationale and get approval.

Did they finally get back to you?  This sounds neat.  So COSC and Excelsior College seem to have the same policy for a 3rd BS degree.   TESU is still a no-go.

I emailed them again, but this time, I expressed interest in a specific program and stated my reasons. I was told to email the Director of Admissions. First, she told me no because she assumed I wouldn't know where to get the transfer credits. I told her my plan, and she finally gave me a yes. I don't think COSC likes to advertise that they'll consider awarding third degrees.

[Life Long Learning]

COSC will let students pursue a third bachelor's degree. You have to email the Director of Admissions with your rationale and get approval.

Did they finally get back to you?  This sounds neat.  So COSC and Excelsior College seem to have the same policy for a 3rd BS degree.   TESU is still a no-go.

I emailed them again, but this time, I expressed interest in a specific program and stated my reasons. I was told to email the Director of Admissions. First, she told me no because she assumed I wouldn't know where to get the transfer credits. I told her my plan, and she finally gave me a yes. I don't think COSC likes to advertise that they'll consider awarding third degrees.

Can you share what the 3rd degree is in vs the first two?  EC demands the 3rd degree be in a different field. No BS in finance and then a BS in business etc.